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verb un·der·line \ˈən-dər-ˌlīn, ˌən-dər-ˈ\

: to draw a line under (something)

: to emphasize (something) : to show the importance of (something)

Full Definition of UNDERLINE

transitive verb
1
:  to mark (as a word) with a line underneath
2
:  to put emphasis on :  stress
3
:  to show clearly or emphatically
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First Known Use of UNDERLINE

1721

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noun un·der·line \ˈən-dər-ˌlīn\

Definition of UNDERLINE

1
:  the outline of a quadruped's underbody; also :  the ventral surface of a quadruped's body
2
:  a horizontal line placed underneath something

First Known Use of UNDERLINE

1886
UNDERLINE Defined for Kids

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verb un·der·line \ˈən-dər-ˌlīn\
un·der·linedun·der·lin·ing

Definition of UNDERLINE for Kids

1
:  to draw a line under
2
:  emphasize <The poor results underline our need to try harder.>

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